The American Revolution By Cjro15 Jan 26, 1765 Stamp Act Jan 26, 1767 The Sugar Act Jan 26, 1770 Boston Massacre Jan 26, 1773 Boston Tea party Jan 26, 1775 The Battle of Lexington and Concord Jul 4, 1776 The Deceleration of Independence The Deceleration reflects several idea of john Locke: Government duty to protect the people natural right. People have the right to alter or abolish unjust government Jan 26, 1777 Battle of saratoga Jan 26, 1781 British surrender Yorktown, Virginia Jan 26, 1787 Constitutional Convention Jan 26, 1789 Constitution was ratified It was a social contract. Separation of powers.